Canon GL1 Instruction Manual

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Using Digital Effects
Add the cameraÕs digital effects during recording for more interesting productions. Except for the fade
trigger, all digital effects can be used for both still photos and video, and sound is recorded normally.
Strobe
This effect converts on-screen action to a series of
still images, giving an effect similar to slow-
motion.
Black and White
Records the image in black and white.
Slim
The image appears compressed horizontally.
Stretch
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16:9 (Widescreen TV recording)
Produces images in the 16:9 format for playback
on widescreen TVs.
1. Select 16:9 from the camera menu and turn the effect ON/OFF.
2. Press the MENU button once more to close the menu.
Notes:
¥ Ò16:9Ó is shown in the display when you switch the 16:9 effect on.
¥ You cannot use the 16:9 digital effect with the Easy Recording program.
¥ If you play back a recording made for 16:9 on a normal TV screen, the image will appear to be...

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The camera has an automatic wind screen to prevent wind noise from interfering with the sound track.
Make sure itÕs off when you want the microphone to be as sensitive as possible. Use the wind screen when
recording in windy places such as the beach or near buildings.
The wind screen does not operate with an external microphone. The WIND SCREEN menu options
disappear (ÒÑ Ñ ÑÓ) when an external microphone is connected to the MIC terminal.
AUDIO MODE¥¥12bit(see p....

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Setting the Self-Timer
This is useful when you want to include yourself in the picture when recording.
1. Set the camera to record pause mode.
2. Press the self-timer button on the body of the camera
or
the SELF TIMER button on the wireless controller.
¥ SELF T. appears in the display.
¥ To have the subject monitor recording, rotate the LCD panel 180¡ (p. 26).
3. Press the start/stop button.
¥ The camera starts to record after a 10-second countdown period (or after...

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Manual Exposure Adjustment
EXPOSURE
1. Turn the program selector to the Manual
recording program.
2. Press the EXPOSURE dial in.
¥ An arrow appears next to the shutter speed
value.
3. Turn the EXPOSURE dial to increase or
decrease the shutter speed.
¥ You can choose 27 shutter speeds between
1/60 and 1/15000 of a second.
¥ See ÒAbout the shutter speedÓ (p. 56).
4. Press the EXPOSURE dial in again.
¥ The arrow moves next to the F number.
5. Turn the EXPOSURE dial to...

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lAbout the shutter speed
Turn the EXPOSURE dial toward + for a slower shutter speed or Ð for a faster shutter speed.
Available shutter speeds:
1/60 sec
1/600 sec 1/720 sec1/90 sec
1/420 sec
1/1000 sec1/120 sec
1/300 sec
1/1400 sec1/180 sec
1/210 sec
1/2000 sec 1/2600 sec 1/2300 sec 1/75 sec
1/500 sec
1/840 sec1/100 sec
1/360 sec
1/1200 sec1/150 sec
1/250 sec
1/1700 sec
1/15000 sec 1/8000 sec 1/4000 sec 1/3000 sec
lAbout the iris
Turn the EXPOSURE dial toward + for a...

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Exposure lock/adjustment
lExposure lock
Lock the exposure at the current level in order to
control the brightness of the image.
To lock the exposure, press the EXPOSURE dial
in once. Press it again to return to the
automatically set exposure level.
To make the recorded image brighter, turn the
EXPOSURE dial upwards (to a maximum of +11).
This may be necessary if the background is very
bright, or if the subject is lit from behind.
To make the recorded image darker,...

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Adjusting the Focus 
Temporary focus override
Manual focus
The camera can focus automatically. All you have to do is point it, and whatever is in the center of the
display will usually be in sharp focus. If it does not seem to be focusing well, it may be because the
subject is not suitable for autofocus (page 93). Also, if you attach a filter other than UV or ND, the
autofocus may not work as effectively.
You can adjust the focus temporarily without
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By controlling the level of the automatic exposure (AE) function, you can lighten or darken the image
slightly. This allows you to compensate for backlit, overexposed scenes.
Using AE Shift
1. Turn the program selector to the Auto, Tv or Av recording program.
2. Open the camera menu and select AE SHIFT.
3. Turn the menu dial to choose your desired level.
¥ Levels are from Ð2 to +2, in 0.25 intervals (excluding Ð1.75 and +1.75).
¥ The higher the setting, the brighter...

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Adjusting Camera Sharpness
1. Select C.SHARPNESS from the camera menu.
2. Set your desired sharpness level.
¥ Adjust toward + for a sharper picture, and toward Ð to soften the contour. 
¥ CP (custom preset) appears in the display.
C.SHARPNESS¥Ð
       +(see p. 34)
Change the sharpness level before shooting for more creative videos.